Pj Stephen

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About Pj Stephen

The number one ‘perk’ every creative professional craves at their job, is the confidence that they’re being empowered to do their very best work.” -PJ A human-centred design leader, PJ is driven to create connections that empower creative people to do their very best work & to unlock dormant creativity in those who don’t typically self-identify as such. PJ builds a centre of gravity for creativity that gives everyone, across functions & departments, the confidence to solve creative challenges together. His brand, marketing, physical & digital experience & innovative technology solutions are medium & channel agnostic, focusing on creating memorable, emotionally resonant & meaningful moments for humans across increasingly blended physical & digital spaces. With an extracurricular focus on improving experiences and outcomes and accessibility of knowledge in healthcare. He believes tech is best as invisible as possible, with humans at the center of stories & experiences. PJ is obsessed about demystifying technology & imbuing charm, delight & humanity into all interaction design. Especially when it comes to technologies people are forced to employ in their moments of need or duress. As a passion project, PJ has volunteered as a patient consultant and designer for multiple hospitals in Toronto, notably creating bespoke 3D printed prosthetics for Canadian paralympic athletes. PJ, like author & futurist Kevin Kelly "has been stricken with an incurable case of severe optimism."